Understand the message of the Christian faith more deeply through the Grinch Gospel. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is one of my favorite Christmas movies (and books) because it’s much deeper than meets the eye. In fact, our communal friend has a lot more to teach about the gospel of salvation than you might think! […]
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Your Ultimate List of Nativity Gifts for Kids
One year, my preschooler announced, “Mom, Christmas is really about the presents…” I waited with bated breath for the rest. “…because God gave us Jesus!” Phew! When my middle son was 3, he encountered Christmas for the first time in his memory. When we visited my in-laws at the beginning of December, he paid no […]
10 Must-Have Gospel-Centered Christmas Picture Books For Your Family
You walk into a bookstore anytime in November or December and are inundated by the smell of eggnog-flavored coffee and stacks of Christmas picture books. Most of them are some variation of Santa, elves, reindeer, gift-giving, and good feelings. But where are all the gospel-centered Christmas picture books? Where are the books that tell the […]
How to explain the resurrection to a child
INSIDE: how to explain the resurrection to a child, and a free printable conversation guide! Resurrection Sunday in 2018 happened shortly after I had a major surgery, so, for the first time in years, I wasn’t in charge of the Children’s Ministries that day. I hobbled into the church to watch my kids in the […]
How A Family Foot Washing Ceremony Can Be a Highlight of Your Easter (+ Easter Reading Plan)
The smell of little boy feet and soap suds mingled with giggles in my kitchen. I gently tugged off a sock, then placed one of their feet in the warm water that filled my roasting pan. He tugged his foot away, but I guided it gently back into the water. I squirted soap on the […]
What is Ash Wednesday? (+ How To Do It With Kids)
Ash Wednesday was not part of my upbringing, but a few years ago I had a hunch that there was something deeply meaningful about Ash Wednesday, but because it kept sneaking up on me, I never had time to figure it out in time. You are reading this, now, so I assume you have a […]